UNIVERSITY AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS
II. STUDENT(S) LEARNING
A. Program Activities
Activities will be accomplished in accordance with the student’s Learning Plan, reviewed and agreed upon by the STUDENT, CSUMB and LEARNING SITE, optimally prior to the start of the experience or not later than three weeks from the start.
The STUDENT will:
- Participate in all relevant trainings by the LEARNING SITE as stated in Section III-A-2, Training and Orientation of this document.
- Model professional, ethical and appropriate behavior when working with clients at LEARNING SITE.
- Support LEARNING SITE that is a part of the student’s learning experience as specified by the Learning Plan.
- Meet the mission of the LEARNING SITE and the related University program in which the STUDENT is enrolled.
- Fulfill the specific scope of work duties, identified in the student’s Learning Plan.
B. Safe and Productive Environment
The LEARNING SITE is committed to providing a safe and productive environment for STUDENTS in the field program.
- The LEARNING SITE will:
a. Give STUDENT a complete tour of the site, and ensure that STUDENT is aware of all relevant safety policies and emergency procedures and is able to act responsibly in case of an emergency.
b. California law may require the LEARNING SITE to obtain fingerprints of STUDENT and submit them to the Department of Justice, and/or the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for a criminal background check. It is the LEARNING SITE’s responsibility to: 1) Determine whether such fingerprinting is required; 2) obtain the STUDENT’S fingerprints; and 3) obtain criminal background clearance from the appropriate agency.
c. California law may require the LEARNING SITE to require STUDENT to submit results of a Tuberculosis (TB) Test. It is the LEARNING SITE’s responsibility to: 1) Determine whether such TB testing is required; (2) to notify CSUMB in writing of this requirement in advance of the student’s placement at the worksite and; (3) obtain results from STUDENT.
d. The LEARNING SITE representative will notify the appropriate CSUMB program coordinator in writing, within 24 hours of any health & safety hazards and/or incidents of violence that occur at the LEARNING SITE during the contract period.
2. CSUMB will ensure that STUDENT agrees to the following:
a. Abide by LEARNING SITE rules and regulations while on site and working with LEARNING SITE clients and staff.
b. Ensure that their actions with the LEARNING SITE are safe, positive, productive and ethical.
c. Advance the program and its objectives by providing support for the LEARNING SITE and/or its staff as necessary and agreed upon in Section II-A, Program Activities, of this document.
III. STRUCTURE AND SUPPORT OF STUDENT LEARNING AT THE LEARNING SITE
A. LEARNING SITE
- Site Supervision - The LEARNING SITE will provide a qualified supervisor, who has been identified in the student’s Learning Plan to be responsible for the safety and supervision of STUDENT while on site. The Supervisor will meet with the STUDENT regularly, as specified in the Learning Plan, to facilitate the learning experience for the STUDENT, provide support, and to review progress on assignments and/or activities. All LEARNING SITE program staff will support the STUDENT as they interact with them and provide guidance and advice as necessary and appropriate. A secondary supervisor will be responsible for the STUDENT in the absence of primary supervision.
a. The LEARNING SITE supervisor will communicate at least twice per semester with the appropriate CSUMB staff or faculty member.
b. The LEARNING SITE and/or their designee, shall meet with the appropriate CSUMB staff or coordinator, in order to facilitate the most mutually beneficial experience for all parties involved, or at the request of any of the parties involved.
2. Training and Orientation – The LEARNING SITE supervisor will provide specific training needed by the STUDENT to perform the tasks and activities identified in the Learning Plan.
3. Work Space - STUDENT will have an appropriate space at the LEARNING SITE in which to conduct their assigned work. The LEARNING SITE will provide access and training for any and all equipment necessary for STUDENT to fulfill their role.
4. Evaluation/Field Assessment
a. The LEARNING SITE supervisor will complete and return the required student evaluation regarding quality of service, research and/or work that the STUDENT provided to the LEARNING SITE at the end of each semester, or as agreed upon in the student’s Learning Plan.
b. The LEARNING SITE supervisor will complete and return any required evaluations of the overall quality of service provided by CSUMB community engagement programs (e.g. research, service-learning, field study, etc.), but not more than twice annually.
B. CSUMB
1. Site Placement: CSUMB will assign STUDENT to the LEARNING SITE through CSUMB academic departments, institutes and other University programs.
2. Training and Reflection – Staff of the appropriate CSUMB academic department, institute or program and/or CSUMB faculty will provide training for STUDENT regarding responsibilities in Section II and will provide opportunities for STUDENT to reflect upon their experience at the LEARNING SITE.
3. Supervision and Accountability - The appropriate CSUMB program coordinator will work closely with the STUDENT, LEARNING SITE, and CSUMB faculty to meet the expectations and priorities of the LEARNING SITE.
The California State University system has elected to be insured for its General Liability exposure through the self-insured CSU Risk Management Authority.
The State of California has elected to be self-insured for its vehicle liability and property exposures. As a State agency, the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, the Trustees, and the CSU system of campuses are included in this self-insured program.
Status of Student
Students shall at no time throughout this agreement be considered officers, employees, agents or volunteers of CSUMB.
Pandemic/Epidemic Considerations
LEARNING SITE is aware of and informed about the hazards currently known to be associated with the novel coronavirus referred to as “COVID-19”. LEARNING SITE is familiar with and informed about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) current guidelines regarding COVID-19 as well as applicable federal, state and local governmental directives regarding COVID-19. LEARNING SITE, to the best of its knowledge and belief, is in compliance with those current CDC guidelines and applicable governmental directives. If the current CDC guidelines or applicable government directives are modified, changed or updated, LEARNING SITE will take steps to comply with the modified, changed or updated guidelines or directives. If at any time LEARNING SITE becomes aware that it is not in compliance with CDC guidelines or an applicable governmental directive, it will notify CSUMB of that fact.
Governing Law
All contracts and purchase orders shall be construed in accordance with, and their performance governed by, the laws of the State of California. Further, the LEARNING SITE shall comply with any state or federal law applicable to LEARNING SITE’s performance under this Contract.
Assignments
Without written consent of CSUMB, this agreement is not assignable by the LEARNING SITE either in whole or in part.
Agreement Alternations and Integration
No alternation or variation of the terms of the agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto, and no oral understanding or agreement not incorporated herein shall be binding on any of the parties hereto.
Endorsement
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as conferring on any party hereto any right to use the other party’s name as an endorsement of product/service or to advertise, promote or otherwise market any product or service without the prior written consent of the other parties. Furthermore, nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as endorsement of any commercial product or service by CSUMB its officers or employees.
Survival
Upon termination of this contract for any reason, the terms, provisions, representations and warranties contained in this agreement shall survive expiration or earlier termination of this agreement.
Severability
If any provision of this agreement is held invalid by any law, rule, order of regulation of any government, or by the final determination of any state or federal court, such invalidity shall not affect the enforceability of any other provision not held to be invalid.
Entire Agreement
This agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supercedes all prior agreements, arrangements, and understandings with respect thereto. No representative, promise, inducement, or statement of intention has been made by any party hereto that is not embodied herein, and no party shall be bound by or liable for any alleged representation, promise, inducement, or statement not set forth herein